Gayborhood in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Pride and Progress
Mural by Ann Northrop
— City of Philadelphia MuralArts Program —
[Mural depicts Philadelphia's LGBT history, demonstrably on the leftmost section:]
Independence Hall - July 4 1966
Homosexuals should be judged as individuals • Homosexual Americans Unrecognized Minority • Fair treatment from our fellow citizens • Support homosexual civil rights • Rights and sacred freedoms
Erected 2003 by City of Philadelphia; Ann Northrop, muralist.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Civil Rights. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1966.
Location. 39° 56.839′ N, 75° 9.805′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Gayborhood. Marker is at the intersection of South Juniper Street and Manning Street, on the left when traveling south on South Juniper Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 280 South Juniper Street, Philadelphia PA 19107, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Francis Johnson (within shouting distance of this marker); New Century Guild (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1319 Locust Street (about 300 feet away); Vincent Montana, Jr. (about 300 feet away); Philadelphia Gay News
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Additional commentary.
1. About the It's a simple matter of justice section of the mural
This section of the mural depicts The Annual Reminder that was held annually from 1965 through 1969 on the grounds of Independence Hall on July 4, predating New York City's Stonewall Riots. Graphically, the dress of the participants is significant.
Particularly in the 1960s and 1970s United States, gay liberation took had two main schools -- the assimilationists and the antiassimilationists. In contemporary civil rights groups, this language comes down to what is called "respectability politics." At the time, it was articulated maintaining dress that would be considered "presentable and 'employable'." The early groups that organized the picket, including the Mattachine Society, the Daughters of Bilitis, and the Janus Society were among the assimilationist camp. Today, the attitudes of the two camps have
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 27, 2024
2. It's a simple matter of justice section of the mural
— Submitted January 28, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Additional keywords. LGBT, LGBTQ, 🏳️🌈
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 27, 2024
4. Pride and Progress [far right end of the mural]
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 28, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 43 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 28, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
